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2012 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,190

2012 Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $3,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,411

2012 Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $3,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimLSLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,800 $19,820 $23,120
Base Invoice $16,212 $19,027 $22,080
Connectivity Package 275    
Paint, special red 325 395 395
6-speed shiftable automatic 995 1,300  
Connectivity Package 242    
Paint, special red 286 359 359
6-speed shiftable automatic 876 1,248  
Options (change) 1,595 1,695 395
Options (change) 1,404 1,607 359
Destination 795 875 875
Total Price $19,190 $22,390 $24,390
Total Invoice $18,411 $21,509 $23,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2016 Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Chevrolet Cruze LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,648
Model Year201220162016
ModelCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimLSLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4153hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/35 MPG30/42 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$19,190$22,390$24,390
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-3,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,190$21,390$20,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$405$0
Total Invoice$18,411$21,509$23,314
Adjustments for Features0-961-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,411$20,548$20,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$489$0

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Features Comparison: 2012 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2016 Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201220162016
ModelCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimLSLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,545$2,545$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-961-3,255

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2016 Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122016
ModelCruzeCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length181.0 in183.7 in
Width70.7 in70.5 in
Height58.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,102 lb.2,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 Chevrolet Cruze LS

Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2016 Chevrolet Cruze LT

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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